Tip Keeps Green Salads Cold

I like to take a green salad to potlucks. To keep the greens cold and crisp, I add a cup of frozen peas to the salad and cover tightly. By the time I serve it, the peas are mostly thawed but the salad is still nice and cool. —Gloria T., Tucson, Arizona

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A trip to the deli and a stop at the produce department make this an easy dinner solution. “It’s a healthy salad with a bold, smoky flavor,” promises Lisa Renshaw of Kansas City, Missouri. “And it’s a surefire way to get your family to eat salad.”

With its pretty presentation and tangy taste, it's easy to see why this delightful salad is always a hit with Pat Schmeling's family in Germantown, Wisconsin. “At holidays, I ask each of my family members for their favorite food,” Pat explains. “This salad is always requested by my daughter.”